Irving Elementary vs Joplin High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving Elementary
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
Joplin High
Joplin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,288 students
| Measure | Irving Elementary Joplin, Missouri | Joplin High Joplin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #892 of 1,159 | #365 of 497 |
| National rank | #35711 of 50,301 | #10773 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 434 | 2,288 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 2,288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 38% |
| city | Joplin | Joplin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joplin High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 34.3).
- •Joplin High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 23%).
- •Joplin High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Joplin High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 66.6%).
- •Irving Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 18.5).
- •Joplin High is the larger school with 2,288 students compared with 434.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Irving Elementary better than Joplin High?
On the Success Index (US), Joplin High ranks higher (40.8 vs 34.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Irving Elementary and Joplin High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Joplin and Joplin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving Elementary: 434. Joplin High: 2,288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving Elementary and Joplin High rank in Missouri?
Irving Elementary is 892nd of 1,159 and Joplin High is 365th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).